Classical

Question 1

Recitative

Answer 1

a type of singing that is closer to speech than song. It is used in opera or oratoria to move the story along

Question 2

coloratura

Answer 2

high florid vocal singing, involving scales, runs and ornaments

Question 3

Alberti bass

Answer 3

broken chords played by left hand

Question 4

chamber music

Answer 4

small ensemble with one player to a part

Question 5

symphony

Answer 5

piece written for full orchestra

Question 6

sonata

Answer 6

solo piano, or solo instrument with piano accompaniment. usually three or four movements

Question 7

sonata form

Answer 7

exposition- nice music which includes two contrasting melodies (subjects)

Question 8

ternary form

Answer 8

ABA

Question 9

rondo form

Answer 9

ABACA